John Gilstrap

1 series 3 books in order

John Gilstrap is the New York Times bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave thriller series and other fiction and nonfiction. His novel Against All Enemies won the award for best paperback original of 2015 given by the International Thriller Writers. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. An explosives safety expert and former firefighter, he holds a master’s degree from the University of Southern California and a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary in Virginia. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia. Please visit him on Facebook or at www.johngilstrap.com.

Known for: A Victoria Emerson Thriller

Series by John Gilstrap

A Victoria Emerson Thriller

3 books in order · 2021–2023

Crimson Phoenix

2021 · John Gilstrap

Brad Taylor meets The Stand in a riveting novel of suspense kicking off a brand new series perfect for fans of the page-turning novels of A.G.…
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Blue Fire

2022 · John Gilstrap

Stephen King’s THE STAND meets ONE SECOND AFTER by William R. Forstchen in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author John Gilstrap’s second…
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White Smoke

2023 · John Gilstrap

THE STAND meets William R. Forstchen’s ONE SECOND AFTER in New York Times and USA Today bestselling author John Gilstrap’s third pulse-pounding…
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has John Gilstrap written?

We list 3 books by John Gilstrap across 1 series, published between 2021–2023 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read John Gilstrap's books?

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